Structural Adhesives

Aerospace Adhesives
Araldite 255 A/B
Low density, two part, epoxy filler paste
Key properties

Room temperature cure

Gap filing
Easily sandable
Self-extinguishing will meet requirements of FAR 25-853B

Description

Araldite 255 A/B is a two component, flame retardant, low density filler paste which is
normally cured at room temperature.
It has been specifically formulated for use as an edge-filler in honeycomb sandwich
constructions where the fire-properties of the filled panel edges may affect the fire
retardancy rating of the component.

Typical product
data
Properties

Araldite 255 A

Araldite 255 B

Araldite 255

Colour (visual)
Specific gravity
Consistency at 25C
Gel time 100g at 25C (min)

Green
0.70 0.75
Non-flow paste
-

Off white
0.4 0.45
Non-flow paste
-

Green
0.65
Non-flow paste
60

Processing
Mix ratio

Parts by weight

Araldite 255 A
Araldite 255 B

100
30

Mix thoroughly until a uniform green colour is obtained.

Pot life
Due to exothermic reaction between the two components, the pot life depends to some
extent on the quantity mixed and the shape of the container. Use of a shallow tray and
small quantities will maximise pot life. As a rough guide:
For 50 gm mix, pot life at 25C is 1 hours
For 100 gm mix, pot life at 25C is 1 hour

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Application
By use of a spatula or trowel, work the material into place to eliminate voids.
Curing
The edge-filler will become fully hard after approximately 16 hours at 22C or after 2
hours at 70C
Typical cured
properties

These figures were determined with typical production batches using standard testing
methods. They are provided solely as technical information and do not constitute a
product specification.
Test

Units

Compressive strength at 22C

Flammability

N/mm
-

Results

Test method

30
Self-extinguishing

CPTM A509
FAR 25853B

Compressive strength of Araldite 255 A/B with temperature

Temperature (C)

80
60
25
-55
0

Storage

Handling
precautions

Huntsman Advanced
Materials

Duxford, Cambridge
England CB2 4QA

10

20
30
Compressive strength (MPa)

40

50

Araldite 255 A and B may be stored for up to 2 years at 2-40C provided the
components are stored in original sealed containers. The expiry date is given on the
label.
Caution
Our products are generally quite harmless to handle provided that certain precautions
normally taken when handling chemicals are observed. The uncured materials must
not, for instance, be allowed to come into contact with foodstuffs or food utensils, and
measures should be taken to prevent the uncured materials from coming in contact
with the skin, since people with particularly sensitive skin may be affected. The
wearing of impervious rubber or plastic gloves will normally be necessary; likewise the
use of eye protection. The skin should be thoroughly cleansed at the end of each
working period by washing with soap and warm water. The use of solvents is to be
avoided. Disposable paper - not cloth towels - should be used to dry the skin.
Adequate ventilation of the working area is recommended. These precautions are
described in greater detail in the Material Safety Data sheets for the individual products
and should be referred to for fuller information.

All recommendations for the use of our products, whether given by us in writing, verbally, or to be implied from the results of
tests carried out by us, are based on the current state of our knowledge. Notwithstanding any such recommendations the
Buyer shall remain responsible for satisfying himself that the products as supplied by us are suitable for his intended
process or purpose. Since we cannot control the application, use or processing of the products, we cannot accept
responsibility therefor. The Buyer shall ensure that the intended use of the products will not infringe any third partys
intellectual property rights. We warrant that our products are free from defects in accordance with and subject to our
general conditions of supply.
Huntsman Advanced Materials (Switzerland) GmbH all rights reserved
Araldite is a registered trademark of Huntsman LLC or an affiliate thereof in one or more, but not all, countries.

Tel: +44 (0) 1223 832121

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www.araldite.com

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